When on the road, I want to savor the local cuisine and I felt like I won the lottery eating here! I seldom order omelettes becauseI hate overcooked eggs, but Josie's Dad omelette is amazing. Easily the best I've ever had! It has me thinking I could live in Lexington.... read more

Josie's was our only stop in Lexington, but a pleasant one. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I came by here to meet up with a colleague for brunch last Thursday morning. He's from this general area and recommended this spot, among a few others. I picked it because I liked the vibe, which I stand by in hindsight. Last Thursday was an atrocious weather day, raining for most of the time including the entire morning as we drove up to Lexington from Irvine. Since we'd never been over here, Josie's wasn't necessarily easy to spot apart from the other nearby businesses. It WAS very obviously in this larger strip mall situation (which doesn't seem like exactly the right term, but it's definitely in a building with a bunch of other stores), though we had to walk around almost the entire perimeter from our parking spot on Euclid to find it. Once we did, smooth sailing. Despite the fact that it was a weekday, Josie's was pretty busy when we walked in around 10ish. We WERE heading toward MDW, which could have been a factor, but this seems to be a pretty popular establishment regardless. It feels pretty new - this isn't like an old school greasy spoon diner type of situation - with some interesting artwork on the walls, and booths, regular tables and counter stools potentially available. Our colleague was already there and had secured a booth towards the back closer to the bathrooms, which allowed for some fun viewpoints of most of the restaurant. We were already a few days into our debauchery of a road trip, so I kept it pretty well-behaved - I opted for waffles with strawberries. That's it. The food came very quickly, as did the requested coffee, which might have ultimately been more important than the aforementioned waffles in the grand scheme of things. I honestly don't have a lot to say about them other than that they were perfectly fine waffles. The strawberries were fresh, the waffles themselves were cooked through but not too crispy, and that was that. I think it's a little hard to mess up something this basic, and thankfully all was well. The service was excellent throughout and even though I didn't foot any part of the bill (a thank you to our Kentucky colleague), the prices seemed very reasonable to me - though I also have a completely distorted perspective given that most of my consumerism takes place in the NYC area. No issues here; didn't see a ton of reasons to wander back into Lexington unless somehow Coach Cal comes back to coach the Cats and I miraculously score tickets to something at Rupp, but this was a nice little spot. read more

Josie's - Waffles w/ Strawberries. - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Great place. Infant Jesus a Prague was awesome after our morning at mass. Food wonderful. Service spectacular. Driving through and chose Josie for breakfast. Well done. Will tell all our friends. read more

Josie's is consistently delicious! A go-to Sunday brunch spot for our friend group. We love the southern-kitchen feel of the restaurant, every one gets a different mug for their coffee and it makes you feel right at home. The service is hospitable and welcoming, and while there is usually a wait on Sundays, it's always worth it. Great comfort food spot! read more

Josie's - Belgian *WAFFLE - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I haven't posted a review of Josie's in many years but I come here regularly again. I truly love their Country Club and it is the best you can get anywhere. It is definitely my favorite thing on the menu and the country ham is the star of the show! They have many other great options as well. I did eventually start coming here for dinner and then they stopped serving dinner shortly thereafter. I'm a big fan of the neighborhood diner! read more

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Service was 1st rate. My companion ordered a buffalo chicken salad. She loved it, but it was way too large. As we all know, salad doesn't travel well, and so half of it wound up in a landfill. I purchased a Reuben with Cole slaw on the side. This was an up-charge since l didn't want fries. Josie's uses chow-chow instead of sauerkraut. This is a poor exchange. My huge wet sandwich came out laden with grease, in a plastic bowl on a piece of grease-soaked paper. I ate half; a much smaller version for 2/3 the price would have been way more enjoyable. I took the other home to reheat in my air fryer, but, yuck. That, too, did not travel well. The up-charged slaw was truly not to my taste- it was extremely smoky, but that's my fault as l asked for it. I think the portions should be human-sized, and bring the price down by a third. read more

Sadly, the chicken tenders are frozen. Left there so disappointed. Breakfast is usually great here so we stopped in for lunch.

Amazing food, clean atmosphere, and efficient service. We had a great time and recommend the Chevy Chase!

I was not a fan... Their brunch was basic not a lot of options. And pricey for things I could cook at home. When I go for brunch, I look for things I can't cook at home, that are unique and different. I did not find this menu have any of that. Honestly, I don't understand why it's such a hit. Food is nothing special by looking at the menu, and priced higher than I think it should be read more

Josie's - As you can see, very basic breakfast. She only liked the eggs and potatoes. - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Good breakfast spot. Arrived and told there would be a wait, but they moved pretty quickly. Fun decor throughout the space and a good size bar to seat people. I had seen previous reviews about gluten free pancakes, but they did not offer that. I asked and was told they only have gluten free toast. So I opted for an omelette and it was delicious. Seemed a bit pricey for breakfast with the omelette meal $15+ but it was good. read more

My friend asked me to go to Josie's for the Friday night Prime Rib Special. It's a good deal at $19.99. You get two sides. I selected the mashed potatoes and the cauliflower au gratin, which was very good. The place filled up fast, most having the special. Get there at 5PM. There were people outside waiting to get in. 20 read more

Josie's - Primex Rib Special - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I've been wanting to check out Josies for years and I finally made it there. It was everything I hoped it would be! The decor was super cute and the food was delicious. I tried the Josies Dad omelette with breakfast potatoes and biscuit. Yum! It was all so good. The menu had so many options, so I can't wait to go back and try something else. read more

Josie's - Josie's Dads omelette - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Josie's was a great spot for brunch while visiting Lexington. My sister-in-law loves Josie's and I can see why. The restaurant is set back in a cute little shopping area so save time to explore. Being in a shopping center, they have a large parking lot in front of the restaurant which was convenient. On a weekday morning we were able to get a table right away. I'm told that on the weekends there is usually a wait for a table. The Trio Salad was a delicious combination of chicken salad, pasta salad, and tuna salad. All three were very good. My favorite was the chicken salad. It had a really nice flavor that was a little different than most chicken salads. It wasn't sweet like some chicken salads can be. The pasta salad was tangy. The portion size was generous and I had plenty to share with my toddler. The little blueberry muffin on the side was also yummy. Our whole group was happy with their meals and I'd love to return on my next visit to Lexington. read more

Josie's - Trio Salad- Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, & Tuna Salad - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Josie's is my go to when wanting a good brunch. Their omelets are amazing as well as their big giant waffle with fresh strawberries with whip cream. Their fried potatoes are excellent. I always have really good service with my coffee always getting quickly refilled. I also enjoy getting their smoothie of the day. read more

Great casual spot ideal for brunch with friends or family. The menu was full of classics, with something on there for whatever you may be craving at the time, all prepared well but in a more homey sort of way. The staff was friendly and service was efficient. Pricing was quite fair and seating options were plentiful. Would recommend and likely return. read more

While on vacation here in Lexington we were looking for a homey place for breakfast (they also serve lunch and dinner)We came upon Josie's restaurant and were happy we did . On arrival we noticed all the tables were filled but luckily we were quickly seated and placed our order. The interior is kinda old fashioned , rustic , clean and comfortable. The staff was very polite and friendly. We ordered coffee, scrambled eggs with sausage , a biscuit and side of potatoes. The sausage was delicious ,biscuit was light and fluffy but a bit salty, otherwise everything was very tasty and well prepared , we thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast ! read more

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With it being National Waffle Day, I knew I need to celebrate with a waffle. I am happy that I chose Josie's. I sat at the counter. While I am average height, I seemed to be the wrong height for the stools. If I sat back, my thighs seemed to spills over the sides of the stool. When I pushed forward for so my toes touched the ground, it was more that I was perched on the stool. There appeared to be 1 server for the counter area and she seemed a bit overwhelmed. As you can see from the pic, my waffle was beautiful! It smelled so good!! The strawberries were fresh. The whipped cream was fresh and even the butter tasted amazing! My taste buds were definitely doing a happy dance. read more

Josie's - Waffle with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and butter with a mimosa - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We were in Lexington on vacation. They have lots of gluten-free options, so we thought that we'd give it a try. This is a cute place. The service is excellent. This place is located deep within a strip-style shopping center. It was a nice fall day, so we ate outside (don't expect it to be scenic - the tables are in the parking lot). The coffee was good and plentiful. I had a southwest style omlet with avacado and salsa. It filled the plate and I was stuffed. This will be our go-to place for breakfast the next time we're in the area. read more

Josie's - View from my outside table - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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A Lexington institution, a stones throw from my daughters apartment, so we tried it out. It's a nice cozy restaurant, though very busy. There's tables, booths and a nice horse shoe counter. It was quite busy and it would have been quite a wait but a couple spots opened up at the counter as we walked in. The coffee, well it was coffee but better than what you'd get at the office. The selection was typical breakfast fare, omelets, pancakes, eggs Benedict, granola, grits, biscuits and sausage gravy and such. Though some dishes had unique names they were pretty pedestrian, like the Tijuana two was just two eggs with a side of pico made by some guy named Fernando. They did have a pork chop entree which looked intriguing. We stuck with the classics, omelette and eggs Benedict. Yeah, I've mentioned it before but there is a flavor ceiling with breakfast food. Yeah it was good but really just okay. It's a nice little diner with a lively atmosphere, they serve lunch and dinner too, so we may return to try those. read more

Josie's - Chili burrito, 2 scoops rice and mac salad. Zippy's Chinatown Honolulu - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Went last night for Restaurant Week...very disappointed. House Salad is more than basic...no cheese (asked if that was intentional, it was), Pork Chop was thick but bland, sides were also underwhelming. My mashed potatoes ok but my husband's fried zucchini & onions was way slimmer a portion we had ever seen. Garlic bread didnt make sense to me. However, sweet potatoes & pecans were good minus the pork chop juice. Banana Pudding was good but was a literally spoon size portion. read more

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We were in town for Greek Sing and my sister recommended that we try for Josie's for their specials. There was only a short wait since we got there somewhat early Saturday morning. Our server was Isabel and she did a fantastic job. She let us know that the Peanut Butter & Banana Batter Pancake was one of their specials. I thought it sounded delicious, so I ordered one along with a Chocolate Chip Pancake. The Peanut Butter & Banana Batter Pancake was unlike any pancake I've ever had in the best way. It had a dense, chewy consistency and I loved every bite of it. I hope they add it to their menu permanently! My sister ordered the Two & Two with goetta. I asked her if she liked it, and she told me "Oh my god!" (That's a yes.) In addition to the yummy food, the decor was warm and inviting. I highly recommend Josie's to anyone in the area. read more

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Visiting from out of town, it was clear from the line outside that this was a spot to check out. I got the pumpkin, cinnamon-roll pancakes (which were excellent). The restaurant was 100% full, but it didn't feel too crowded inside. read more

I'm going to miss going to Josies, best gravy in Lexington. However, if the owners of this restaurant knew how the Manager speaks to guests, they would be appalled. My friend asked where the ladies room was. The Managers response was "in the back, where else would it be". I'll come back when she (the steroid girl) is gone. read more

The food was great, the choices were many and the service was quick. Lovely cozy place with plenty of parking. Nice bathroom, too!

Great unpretentious lunch/breakfast spot. With half my family in Lexington, we often find reason to run things over from Louisville. Rarely have we done this lately without a stop by Josie's! I love supporting a local place, and getting close to campus without *involved* in campus is good for my nostalgia. Service is friendly. They are sweet to my daughter, who is 2 and can be full spirited, so I always love when service acknowledges her! Orders don't take long to come out, which makes it a great quick lunch. I always order breakfast when given the choice, but my family orders lunch. The pancakes are wonderful! I have also had 3 separate egg entrees and would order any of them again, though the egg white omelette today was my favorite yet. It's a comforting vibe, laid back as you hope to find near a college campus but not too much. I'd have taken my parents here in college. I take my parents here now, so I guess that didn't need stating! See ya next time we are nearby, Josie's! read more

I'm a big fan of brunch so Josie's has been on my list to try for awhile now. After all, they claim to have the "Best Brunch in Chevy Chase." Fortunately that claim is so true! I went the day after Christmas with a friend. They close at 2 on Mondays and my friend and I got in right around 1. There was a short wait for a table or booth or we could sit at the counter without a wait. We chose the counter. The server was friendly and helpful and the vibe at the place was warm and welcoming. I had the Meathead omelet which came with the choice of potatoes or cheese grits (I opted for the potatoes) and a biscuit. The biscuit was slap yo momma good. I'm talking full orgasmic moans while eating! It didn't need butter or jelly--it was light and fluffy and tasty on its own. I'll definitely go back and try other things on their menu but I'm a fan for sure! read more

Josie's - The Meathead Omelet with breakfast potatoes. - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The food is DELISH especially if you're looking for home cooking with all the fancy things. Our server, Lindsey, was ROCKIN IT! She's the perfect amount of attentive, the service was amazing, and her attitude and spirit made our day! read more

Josie's lives up to its reputation for an excellent breakfast spot. Their biscuits and gravy are not to be missed (albeit best eaten in house as it loses something when it travels). Servers are friendly welcoming and prompt (awesome coffee too), making a trip to Josie's a wonderful experience! read more

The food and service are always good. We usually go for breakfast and I have found the quiche to be my favorite menu item.

Loved my meal here. On our way from Michigan to Tennessee. We decided to stop in Lexington for lunch. And Josie's didn't disappoint. With outside seating, contact free menus and a great list of yummy breakfast and lunch food, we loved and thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. I ordered the baby spinach salad with an added scoop of Mamoo's chicken salad. The candied pecans and almond slivers paired perfectly with the fresh strawberries. The little side strawberry rhubarb muffin was the perfect ending to the salad, but definitely not an afterthought. While the best part was dining with my friends, the southern hospitality, delicious food and outside seating made this a special treat. read more

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This was my first visit. I would go everyday. It was that good. Half pint was cooked perfect. Toasted bun, juicy flavor. The fries golden and crisp and puffy inside. Love them. Cole slaw one of the best in Lex. Didn't give me much just a garnish. My wife loved the grilled pimento cheese. Toasted perfect and flavor was right on. The restaurant inside was very inviting. Especially the hotseshoe center seating like a diner. Service great. Never let my coffee get cold. Nice and attentive waitress Jennifer k read more

Josie's - Lunch time - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Josie's has a wonderful breakfast...best I've eaten in Lexington. I splurge when I can and go eat there. The regular breakfast is fantastic, and I'm always torn between it and the quiche. Go early on weekends as it's popular! read more

We missed Josie's very much at the pre Covid location that unfortunately closed down! And the people. The most well run restaurant & consistency w/ food. That's why we always order the same thing. Goetta well done 5/5 Tiajuana Two 5/5 Han Steak & Scrambled Eggs 5/5 not too salty either! We always sit at the bar where it's just as quick as a wait for a seat. A must for breakfast or lunch! read more

Service is always attentive here. Food is consistently good. Relaxed and down-home atmosphere.

I love this place and the food is fantastic, but I can't help but to feel like the prices are crazy. I got the Chevy chase special which is 2 eggs, a small portion of home fries, biscuit and slice of ham. I added a side of homefries because I feel like there isn't much included and got another side of gravy, but for take out they included more I feel like than in store so I really didn't need this. The total for this food was $25 without tip. I'm not sure if it's inflation or what but I thought twice for sure! read more

Josie's - Chevy Chase special - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I don't know why anyone would eat breakfast anywhere else. This place and the service here is top notch at a great price!

I'm a simple guy. Breakfast on a weekday with Counter service, black coffee and any of the omelets. Just can't go wrong with any of the omelet's. Yum! read more

We really liked this place. The coffee was good, and the omelets were outstanding. I went simple, with a ham and cheese omelet. It was too much for me to finish and that was largely due to the large dinner we had the previous evening at Jeff Ruby's. This will be our go-to place for breakfast the next time we're in the area. read more

Josie's - I got half-way through this light, fluffy, and flavorful omelet before I remembered to snap a picture. - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

My boyfriend and I showed up around 10 am and it was a 50-55 minute wait. Luckily two spots at the bar opened up a few minutes later so we snagged those seats. We both ordered the Chevy Chase, mine with bacon and breakfast potatoes and his with sausage and cheese grits. We ordered over medium eggs but they came out pretty runny. The rest of the plate was good, especially the biscuit. Service was fast and friendly. The reason for 3 stars is that the menu is kind of overpriced. The Chevy Chase was $16 for two eggs, potatoes, bacon, and a biscuit. The meal was good but not $16 good. read more

I had lunch with my sister here. I traveled from near Cincinnati to take my sister here since we had a family brunch here years ago. We remember a great experience. But this time we were disappointed. Once entering the restaurant, the smell of grease was intense. The server was polite and helpful. She was attentive. I ordered a fish sandwich and my sister a turkey burger. My sister's burger was too spicy to eat. My fish sandwich was served on a hoagie bun, which I knew when ordering. But the bottom of the bun was too soggy. Could not lift to eat. The fish was mushy and taste of not good oil. I really wanted to like this place, but not so much. read more